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Circulating Galectin-3 Following Heart Transplant: Long-term Dynamics and Prognostic Value
(Elsevier, 2018-11-23)
[Abstract] Introduction and objectives: Circulating galectin-3 (Gal-3) is elevated and significantly correlates with all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in patients with heart failure. However, the relationship between ...
Prevalence of atrial fibrillation in Spain: OFRECE Study results
(Elsevier, 2013-11-23)
[Abstract] Introduction and objectives. Atrial fibrillation is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality and both its incidence and prevalence are high. Nevertheless, comprehensive data on this condition in Spain ...
Relation of quality of anticoagulation control with different management systems among patients with atrial fibrillation: data from FANTASIIA Registry
(Wiley, 2018-02-09)
[Abstract]
Background. Anticoagulation control in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) has a multidisciplinary approach although is usually managed by general practitioners (GP) or haematologists. The aim of our study ...
Usefulness of the 2MACE score to predicts adverse cardiovascular events in patients with atrial fibrillation
(Elsevier, 2017-09-19)
[Abstract] We investigated the incidence of nonembolic adverse events in 2 cohorts of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and validated the 2MACE score ([metabolic syndrome, age ≥75] [doubled]; [myocardial infarction ...
The effect of post-discharge educational intervention on patients in achieving objectives in modifiable risk factors six months after discharge following an episode of acute coronary syndrome, (CAM-2 Project): a randomized controlled trial
(BioMed Central, 2010-11-22)
[Abstract] Objectives. We investigated whether an intervention mainly consisting of a signed agreement between patient and physician on the objectives to be reached, improves reaching these secondary prevention objectives ...
Effect of a training program for primary care physicians on the optimization of beta-blocker treatment in elderly patients with heart failure
(Elsevier, 2010)
[Abstract] Introduction and objectives. Underuse of beta-blockers may contribute to elevated mortality in chronic heart failure. The aim of this study was to determine whether a specific interventional training program for ...
Empleo del balón de contrapulsación intraaórtico como puente al trasplante cardiaco en España: resultados del estudio ASIS-TC
(Elsevier, 2018)
[Resumen] Introducción y objetivos. En España, el balón de contrapulsación intraaórtico (BCIA) se ha usado frecuentemente como puente al trasplante cardiaco (TxC) urgente. El propósito es analizar los resultados de esta ...
Psycho-emotional disorders as incoming risk factors for myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries
(Via Medica, 2017-12-14)
[Abstract] Background: There is an emerging field underlying the myocardial infarction (MI) with non-obstruc-tive coronary arteries (MINOCA). The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of psycho-emotional disorders ...
Diastolic dysfunction following anthracycline-based chemotherapy in breast cancer patients: incidence and predictors
(AlphaMed Press, 2015-07-16)
[Abstract] INTRODUCTION:
Cardiotoxicity represents a major limitation for the use of anthracyclines or trastuzumab in breast cancer patients. Data from longitudinal studies of diastolic dysfunction (DD) in this group ...
Heart transplantation using allografts from older donors: multicenter study results
(Elsevier, 2014-11-14)
[Abstract] Background. The lengthy waiting time for heart transplantation is associated with high mortality. To increase the number of donors, new strategies have emerged, including the use of hearts from donors ≥50 years ...